Chester borough, NJ Cost of Living


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Chester borough cost of living score
136.6
More expensive
36.6% higher
than the US average
14.0% higher
than the New Jersey average
Chester borough, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 136.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 36.6% higher than the U.S. average and 14.0% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Chester borough, NJ

Housing costs in Chester borough?
A typical home costs $588,900, which is 74.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 36.3% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester borough costs $1,940 per month, which is 35.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 11.9% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Chester borough?
To live comfortably in Chester borough, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $112,680 for a family, and $64,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester borough?
The cost of living in Chester borough, NJ is generally higher than the national average. According to Best Places, the overall cost of living index is 125.2, over 25% higher than the national average. Housing costs are particularly high, with the median home price coming in at $577,500 and rent costing an average of $1,882 per month. Despite the higher prices in Chester borough, NJ residents enjoy a high quality of life that includes access to parks and recreation centers as well as numerous cultural attractions and restaurants.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChester boroughNew JerseyUnited States
  136.6119.8100.0
  109.1105.8100
  99.496.9100.0
  183.4136.4100.0
  $588,900$432,100$338,100
  103.6%109.2%100.0%
  136.4127.7100.0
  143.6112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 18 years ago

Chester is amazing. I grew up here, and I am so grateful for that. Although now, the houses are getting quite expensive, they are gorgeous, and most are historic. The  More

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small town, lots of open space for kids to play.... schools are just okay, good neighbor and newcomer  More

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